7 steps to make sure you’re saving enough for retirement
In order to plan the retirement of your dreams, start with these 7 steps
Financial Planning
Don’t make these three mistakes that sabotage your retirement
Most people know they need to save enough money for retirement, but they are often unsure of how much to save and what to do with the savings they have. Make sure your money is on track for retirement by making sure you aren’t making these three money mistakes.
Planning for life after the loan
Much has been written about the challenges facing recent college graduates. While the initial term on most college loans is 10 years, the reality is that it can often take borrowers 20-30 years to pay off that amount. That puts many borrowers in a dilemma. Should I pay off my loan as quickly as possible, …
Your portfolio cares about current events… should you?
News about war in Israel, war in Ukraine, US political infighting, the lack of a Speaker of the House, inflation, government uncertainty and global unrest might be dominating the headlines, and your mood—but what does it mean for your financial portfolio? There are many ways for an investor to view all the current headlines, and …
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100 days left in the year
With 100 days, what could you do? A focused 100 days can yield large results. Setting a goal and then taking consistent action is what gets you over the finish line. So, with 100 days left this year, let’s look at 10 financial goals you can try to achieve before the year ends. 1 .Become …
Mitch Sturgeon — Personal Financial Planning by VOICE!
Mitch Sturgeon has an amazing story. Diagnosed with an aggressive form of MS in 2001, the disease slowly and relentlessly deprived him of his outdoor passions. Golf, snowmobiling, hiking – all had to be abandoned. In 2009, a year after his first wheelchair purchase, he took medical retirement from his chemical engineering career and began …
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Fear and Loathing in Volatile Markets
Lately, we’ve seen wide, uncomfortable swings in the stock market – which have only been exasperated by the recent warmongering between Russia and Ukraine. Back in January, the market’s overall value fluctuated 5% in a single day; and by January 27th folks’ portfolios had lost nearly 10% of their value since the beginning of the …
Inflation Sucks! Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Panic
Read about the impact of inflation and how you can use OnTrajectory to model its impacts in this post from our founder, Tyson, at PTMoney.com
Standing up your \”money dummy\”: How a personal financial model helps you own your future
It’s no secret many workers hate their jobs – so it’s no wonder the FIRE movement has gotten so much attention – even its own movie! However, two recent posts on Reddit’s Financial Independence forum highlight our job-hating emotions perfectly: \”The only reason I am interested in FIRE is I HATE my job\” describes one individual\’s …
Kat’s story: Quitting your day job for “Barista FI”
Kat is living proof that creating a financial plan you can trust is the key to living your dream lifestyle. After starting a career in forestry, health challenges required Kat to take two years away from full-time work. To make ends meet, she cobbled together part-time gigs doing house cleaning, driving an airport shuttle, and …
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